I. SAFETY/DECALS CHEMICAL HANDLING •
Never allow chemicals to come in contact with skin or eyes. Wear protective clothing or respirators as recommended by chemical manufacturer. Store this clothing outside cab so as not to contaminate filtered cab environment. Also, clean your boots to remove soil or other contaminated particles prior to entering cab.
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Never pour chemicals into an empty tank, fill tank half full of water first.
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Follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions for mixing chemicals.
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Dispose of empty chemical containers properly.
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Wash spilled chemicals or spray residue from sprayer to prevent corrosion and deterioration.
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Select a safe area to fill, flush, calibrate, and clean sprayer where the chemicals will not drift or run off to contaminate people, animals, vegetation, or water supply.
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Never place nozzle tips or other parts to one’s lips in an attempt to unclog spray tip.
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Do not spray when wind is in excess of chemical manufacturer’s recommended speed.
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Store pesticides in their original containers with label intact. Keep them in a separate, locked building.
GENERAL SAFETY •
Keep a fire extinguisher close at all times.
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Keep all shields in place.
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Keep clear of all moving parts and keep others away when operating.
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Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may be blown or drawn into moving parts.
WARNING DECALS
